What’s the car?
What vintage chronograph to go with a classic car? :-)
I’m fortunate to own a lovely red 1950s Italian classic car. It has a beautiful wooden Nardi wheel and I’ve always thought I should have a vintage chronograph to complete the look.
I don’t want to spend a packet, so £3,500 max I think.
I quite like the idea of a black or salmon face and the AP Jules Chronographs looks a lovely option but it is a bit dear: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarsp...-id8273911.htm None of sales in Sales Corner either that I can see.
I would like to stick with a leather stap, not cloth.
The AP is a relatively new looking watch, but I’d be quite happy to consider something with a patina, etc. I have quite small wrists, so I could wear a 35/36mm watch which means the lovely older stuff is open to me as well.
Would be very happy to see some links and have some discussion. I don’t know much about chronographs so very happy to learn more.
Any suggestions?
MX-5 & G-Shock
I’d go with a Heuer Carrera..loads of variants, but I’d guess you’d get something nice within budget.
Oris Chronoris. String back gloves mandatory
I'd go for a Heuer Carrera reissue. You could also find an Autavia 1163 Viceroy for that but they are 42mm.
You could, however, save a lot of money and find a good Seiko Bullhead:
Or maybe a Speedy Mk2:
Heuer Montreal?
Or something like this:
"A man of little significance"
Something about a 2-subdial chrono at 3 and 9 is so classic to me.
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Logic dictates that the watch should be a similar age to the car, so that rules out anything post 1959 and choice will be limited.
How about a vintage Roamer Mustang Electronic, particularly if its a German classic...or indeed something like a DS.
Pic from ablog to watch
Enicar Sherpa or Jet Graph would fit the bill but I m not sure what prices they currently command. Alternatively a Heuer Autavia re-issue, which can be had within budget.
Given it’s a classic Italian car, what about an Everhard Tazio Nuvolari?
Vintage style Longines Spirit chronograph.Though discontinued several years ago they do still come up for sale pre- owned. Black dial as per brief . 40mm case.
Thanks all! Links to classifieds would be great...!
Or 'Fictional'
Seriously, I'd love to see it. Very much a car fan.
Maybe some ideas here ???
https://imgur.com/a/OX6czDS
If it really is a Fiat, look no further than the Gerard Perregaux edition for long service at Fiat, the model code 49480
I think they look rather nice
Several on Chrono24
Dave
The OP already gave a pretty big clue in this other thread yesterday:
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...CH-not-the-car!
So it's possibly a Lancia Aurelia B24 spider, like this:
Last edited by Seiko7A38; 19th July 2018 at 17:44.
Gosh, how very clandestine...
Universal Geneve Compax? Here's a period one on Chrono24 that fits your criteria:
https://www.chrono24.com/universalge...-id8586748.htm
They also did some vintage looking re-issues in the 1990s which can be picked up for a reasonable price, for example this black dialled one here:
https://www.chrono24.com/universalge...-id8533952.htm
I think this is a great choice, classic vintagesque styling would go great with a fifties classic car.
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Whatever you buy, just make sure it has a gorgeous rally strap.
Girard Perregaux would fit the bill. They make some superb looking chrono’s, both genuine vintage or in their modern “vintage” series. Great quality for sensible money (pre-owned).
Here’s my 1976 Olimpico as an example...
Very nice looking GP there too. I will look into them as well.
Just came across this, which I think I like the look of (though not sure about the numerals?) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-....c100040.m2060 Any thoughts on this chrono? Looks a little pricey for what it is?
Last edited by CJQC; 20th July 2018 at 11:28.
So How about the Omega Museum 1945 Officers watch, like THIS one on Chrono24.
Dave
That is stunning. Good taste
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Thank you. Now just to find a "matching" chronograph. My car is red...
Would have been happy with this, but can't locate one.
Last edited by CJQC; 21st July 2018 at 13:43.
Monaco, original if possible.
Your budget is quite tight but if you wanted new you could get the Junghans Meister Telemeter or the Longines 1973 reissue.
Or I found thus omega which would go quite well with your car.
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